Spicer Dana LMS Hub Assembly Procedure - Manual (Page 7)

WARNING: Do not attempt to make LMS™ hubs by using LMS™ bearing, spacer and seals in a standard hub.
This may result in a seal or bearing failure, which may result in loss of wheel end and or loss of vehicle control.
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WHEEL END LUBRICATION
CAUTION: Before operating the axle, the wheel hub cavities and bearings must be lubricated to prevent failure.
When wheel ends are serviced, follow Dana’s wheel end lubrication procedure before operating the axle.
Steer Axles
Lubrication fill – Oil type wheel ends
Note: Wheel hub configurations vary, allowing different amounts of oil to be added depending on design. Allow for the oil
to seep through the outer bearing and fill the hub cavity.
Note: During this fill operation, do not allow the oil to go above the centerline or weep hole. This may result in a
weeping condition that may be perceived as a leaking hubcap. Continue to add oil until the oil reaches the oil level line as
indicated on the hubcap.
Center Fill Port:
1. Hub mating surface must be free of dirt, burrs, and radial score lines.
2. Hub mating surface, hubcap flange, and gasket should not be greased or oiled.
3. Always install and reinstall a hubcap with a new gasket.
4. Install the hubcap and tighten hubcap bolts to the specified torque.
5. Fill the hubcap through the center fill port to the proper level
(between add and full).
6. Rotate the hub several times then verify the lube is at the proper level.
Use only Dana approved synthetic lube.
Side Fill Port:
1. Fill wheel end assembly through side fill port with the specified grade of oil.
2. Install side fill hubcap plug and torque to 15- 25 lbs. in.
3. Clean up any overspills that would give the appearance of a leaky hubcap.
Lubrication fill – Semi-fluid wheel ends
1. Fill the hub cavity until the lube exits at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions of the outer bearing. This represents a 50%
hub cavity fill.
2. Coat the spindle nut and spindle with lube.
3. Place 2 oz of lube on the inner surface of the hubcap.
4. Hub mating surface must be free of dirt, burrs, and radial score lines.
5. Hub mating surface, hubcap flange, and gasket should not be greased or oiled.
6. Always install and reinstall a hubcap with a new gasket.
7. Install the hubcap and tighten hubcap bolts to the specified torque.